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Elzi Family History

Elzi Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Elzie, Elza, Elzy, Eli, Li, Ali, Elam, Welz, Ell, Lai

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Where is the Elzi family from?

You can see how Elzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elzi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Elzi family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elzi's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Elzi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elzi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elzi. 100% of Elzi men worked as a Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Elzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Elzi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Elzi. For the veterans among your Elzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzi lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Elzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elzi in 1972 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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